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Monday, 14 December 2015

My First Stocking!

My step-daughter asked for a stocking with her name on it this year. I had already bought an iron on letter A (this first letter of her name) from Cath Kidston, with the view to making something for her, but didn't know what. Perfect - a stocking!

I was going to do this as a step-by-step, but as it being my first stocking, it was very trial and error. I used red and white felt found on the remnants table in C&H - always worth looking there first. Here are a few pics of the process:

I started with a cardboard template. When I make more stocking they will all be the same size.

I drew a line around the template onto the material, but with the template facing the same way. This means that the line on one side of the stocking will show. Like I said - trial and error.

I'm pleased with the result for a first time though, and will definitely make more in the future!

About Me

My name is Hayley and I live in Winchester with my Husband, daughter (10 months), step-daughter (11) and cat (8).Four years ago I moved into my husband's house, which was more like a man cave than a home. Thus began my up-cycling love affair, which has grown from basic envelope cushion covers to redesigning welsh dressers and fire places. Recently my creations have become completely baby orientated and I'm loving this new direction!